The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) TeamFAME middle and high school girls were joined by the Salve Regina University Women’s Tennis Team at the first ever Rally for Her: From Teammate to Leader empowerment event. Launched by ESPN and Tennis Channel commentator and six-time major champion Rennae Stubbs, the event included an afternoon of […]
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Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who’s paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday. The first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and part of […]
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Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week wins international motoring award
Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has been named Motoring Event of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards, the organization announced Monday. The award, presented by Lockton in London, is one of the collector-car world’s most prestigious global honors. Audrain joins previous winners including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and International St […]
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Newport Mansions to launch holiday celebrations Nov. 21
Four historic Newport mansions will open their doors to holiday celebrations beginning Nov. 21, featuring elaborate seasonal decorations and an illuminated outdoor light display at The Breakers. The Preservation Society of Newport County will present Holidays at the Newport Mansions at The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Chateau-sur-Mer, according to a news release issued […]
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Little Compton oceanfront home sells for $6.5 million
An oceanfront property at 19 Taylor’s Lane South has sold for $6.5 million, marking the highest single-family home sale in Little Compton for 2025, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. Cherry Arnold represented the sellers and Elizabeth Kinnane represented the buyers in the transaction. Both are sales associates with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform winter concert series Dec. 6-7
The Newport String Project will present the second weekend of its Newport County Concert Series with performances on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, featuring the Newport String Quartet. The Saturday concert will be held at 2 p.m. at Four Corners Arts Center, 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. The Sunday performance will take place at […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary wins prestigious Defender Service Award
West Place Animal Sanctuary has won the top prize in the 2025 Defender Service Awards, culminating a five-year effort by the Rhode Island farm animal rescue organization. The Tiverton-based nonprofit was named winner in the Honorees category on November 15 at an awards ceremony in Temecula, California, following a 17-day public voting campaign in October. […]
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Heritage Restaurant Group to acquire Jo’s American Bistro
Heritage Restaurant Group announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jo’s American Bistro, the Memorial Boulevard restaurant that has served American cuisine with Italian influences since 2013. The acquisition is expected to close in approximately 90 days, subject to customary closing conditions. Jo’s American Bistro, located at 24 Memorial Boulevard, was founded […]
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What Sold: A look at 9 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Nov. 10 – 14)
Last week brought a noticeably slower pace to the Newport County market. According to the closings published in the Statewide MLS as of last night, only nine homes traded hands across the entire county, with no recorded sales in Middletown or Little Compton. As we move deeper into November, this type of seasonal softening is […]
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Critically acclaimed ‘Love+War’ cinematographer, Thorsten Thielow, on making the film
A capacity crowd packed the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) for the newportFILM exclusive screening of “Love+War,” the National Geographic documentary chronicling Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario’s extraordinary work amidst the world’s war-torn zones. Newport film fans were offered a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on the making of the documentary by hearing from the cinematographer Thorsten Thielow […]
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Tyler Bernadyn to serve as 2026 President of the Newport County Board of Realtors
This week, I am writing from Houston, Texas, where I am attending the National Association of Realtors conference alongside delegates, leaders, and affiliated board members and staff from Rhode Island and all across the country. Our Newport County contingent includes current NCBR President Rhonda Mesenbourg and our administrator, Hannah Hodgson, as well as past President […]
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On the Market: A look at 46 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend across Newport County (Nov. 15-16)
Good morning from Houston, Texas! I’m writing this weekend’s On the Market article while attending the National Association of Realtors Conference, where I’m representing our community as the 2026 President of the Newport County Board of Realtors. It’s an honor to be here alongside industry leaders from across the country, and an even greater privilege […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 14-16
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 14 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 1 p.m.: Dahlia Workshop at Maher Garden Center 2 p.m.: Film Series – Holiday […]
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Seven Portsmouth High student-athletes sign to play at collegiate level
Seven Portsmouth High School student-athletes celebrated their commitment to compete at the collegiate level during Fall Signing Day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mia Ruggieri Mia Ruggieri signs her national letter of intent to play softball at Endicott College during Portsmouth High School’s Fall Signing Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp) Ruggieri will […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary announces Holiday Shop & Stroll and Winter Bonfire events
West Place Animal Sanctuary will host its final public visitors weekend of the year and debut a new winter event series in the coming weeks. The Tiverton-based farm animal sanctuary will welcome visitors for its Holiday Shop & Stroll on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29. The event has become a tradition on the […]
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Newport Historical Society to launch holiday market at Colony House
The Newport Historical Society will debut a holiday market at the Colony House on Friday, opening a new seasonal shopping destination in one of the city’s most historic buildings. The market will run through Dec. 31, operating Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday until 6 p.m. “The Holiday […]
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Salve Regina University to present REDUX dance concert at Casino Theatre
Salve Regina University’s Dance Program will present REDUX, an evening of innovative and reimagined choreography, Nov. 20-22 at the historic Casino Theatre. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21; and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. REDUX, meaning “to revive” or “to bring back,” celebrates dance as an ever-evolving […]
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What Sold: A look at 24 recent sales across Newport County (Nov. 3 – 7)
As we head into the second week of November, this level of consistent sales activity signals that buyers and sellers remain engaged despite the seasonal slowdown. With less than 60 days left in the year, motivated sellers aiming to transfer before 2026 should act now, while those preparing for a spring debut can work with […]
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Newport housing advocate gets new roof from local partnership
A Newport housing advocate who has spent decades fighting for underserved families received a new roof Tuesday through a partnership between local and national organizations. Pauline Perkins-Moye, 86, affectionately known as “Ms. Pauline,” had the roof and skylights at her Burnside Avenue residence replaced by Middletown-based A1 Roofing & Construction in collaboration with GAF, North […]
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Newport to honor veterans with ceremony, tower open Tuesday
City Hall and municipal offices will be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day, resulting in a one-day delay for trash and recycling collection through Friday, the city announced. American Legion Post 7, Newport, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Conover-Leary Post No. 406 Newport will host their annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. […]
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Heritage Group acquires Glorious Affairs Catering, forms Heritage Hospitality
The Heritage Group announced Monday the formation of Heritage Hospitality through the acquisition of Glorious Affairs Catering and its combination with Audrain Hospitality, creating a full-service catering and event planning company serving Southern Rhode Island. The deal brings together Glorious Affairs, a boutique caterer with more than 25 years of experience in Newport County, and […]
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Ponaganset sweeps Tiverton to claim D3 state volleyball championship
Undefeated Ponaganset defeated Tiverton 3-0 in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division III girls volleyball state championship Sunday at Rhode Island College. The loss ended Tiverton’s season, but Tigers head coach Kerri Allder remained optimistic about the program’s future. “We’ll be back next year in the finals,” Allder said after the match. Several Tiverton players […]
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Lil Rhody Laff Riot returns in March with Mulaney, Handler, and powerhouse lineup
Jon Mulaney. Chelsea Handler. Jay Pharoah. Marc Maron. These are some powerhouse names in comedy, and they’ll all be landing in Rhode Island in March 2026 for year two of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot. “We tried this last year because we’d seen such a comedy boom coming out of Covid,” said Dan Schwartz, general […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 7-9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 7 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 8:30 a.m.: The Newport Symposium: The French Influence in Newport at Marble House 7:30 […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust opens Maya L. Auchincloss Boardwalk on Sakonnet Greenway Trail
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust has replaced and reopened a 700-foot boardwalk on the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, dedicating it in memory of Maya L. Auchincloss. The boardwalk, located between Sandy Point Avenue and Bramans Lane, had deteriorated after years of use. It has been rebuilt with longer-lasting materials requiring minimal maintenance, according to a press […]